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Syria's government faces sectarian clashes, Israeli strikes
A new ceasefire between Druze and Sunni militias has been reported as Israeli strikes on Syrian forces continue. More than 300 people were reported killed and many more injured through Wednesday.
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Main stage at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival completely destroyed by fire
Organisers say posts on social media from festival-goers claiming to have received emails saying Tomorrowland had been cancelled were "Fake news".
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump says he will set tariffs for 150 small countries in one swoop
"Itβs all going to be the same for everyone," the president told reporters of the U.S. duty those countries will face.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:New rule of law conditions proposed for next EU budget could hit Hungary
All payments under the biggest item in the seven-year budget plan could be linked to the rule of law, according to plans proposed by the European Commission. This would include cohesion and agricultural funds not yet suspended by Brussels.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:US, EU express concern following Israeli strikes on Damascus
Israel struck sites in Syria amid fighting between the Druze minority and the Syrian government. Meanwhile, an ultra-Orthodox party withdrew from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's cabinet. DW has the latest.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Photos: Astronomers capture the birth of planets around a baby sun outside our solar system
In a cosmic first, scientists identified signs of early planet formation by looking deep into the gas disk around a baby star far outside our solar system.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Israel hails EU decision not to sanction over Gaza while Palestinians are 'shocked'
The EUβs 27 foreign ministers decided at a meeting in Brussels earlier this week not to βpunishβ Israel for its actions in Gaza and to βkeep a close watchβ on the countryβs implementation of a recent agreement to improve the flow of aid in the strip.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen unveils β¬2 trillion crisis and competition budget
The EU's 2 trillion budget aims to crisis-proof the bloc and lock in green and social spending, modelled after pandemic-era funding.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Unknown gunmen kill at least 20 people in an attack in central Nigeria, officials say
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the killings, but such attacks are common in Nigeriaβs north where local herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Europe: EU unveils β¬2-trillion budget proposal
The EU's proposed budget from 2028 onwards includes 100 billion for the economic reconstruction of Ukraine, but also aims to protect farmers and boost investments in modern technologies.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Thai woman arrested in sex scandal that saw nine Buddhist monks expelled
Wilawan Emsawat allegedly seduced and blackmailed several Buddhist monks to rake in large payments worth millions of euros over three years.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Moment Israeli strikes hit Syrian Defence Ministry in Damascus
The Israeli military carried out rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus on Wednesday, targeting Syriaβs Defence Ministry headquarters amid ongoing clashes in the countryβs south.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Men race through Fukuoka with one-tonne floats at Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival
In Fukuoka, southwest Japan, the centuries-old Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival came to a roaring finale on Tuesday as teams of men raced through city streets carrying one-tonne floats.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu coalition partner quits Israeli government leaving him with minority in Knesset
The political turmoil comes as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Friends retrace steps of hiker missing in Italy
One of Matthew Hall's friends describes him as a "very competent" hiker who "knows what he's doing".
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Turkey: Istanbul mayor Imamoglu hit with jail term
Turkish opposition figure Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, is already in pre-trial detention on separate charges, but has now been hit with a prison sentence for insulting Istanbul's chief prosecutor.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:I'll eat sandwiches for lunch, says β¬250m winner of EuroMillions jackpot
The 250m jackpot was won by a family syndicate who bough the ticket in Cork.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving for speeding
Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker have both been fined and banned for six-months from driving by the same UK court after separate speeding incidents.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Did 'Agent Melania' change Donald Trump's mind on Ukraine?
The president revealed his wife as a source of counsel on matters of state as negotiations with Vladimir Putin grind on. This week, Donald Trump announced missiles systems for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Russia.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Chinese EV investment a 'strategic dilemma' for EU
The EU faces critical decisions on how to regulate Chinese access to its electric vehicle market, according to new research published by the Bruegel think-tank.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis
At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine parliament backs PM Shmyhal's resignation
The Ukrainian parliament voted to dismiss Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal and his cabinet amid a government reshuffle. Shmyhal will be replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk: World's richest man a year after endorsing Trump
The world's richest man backed US President Donald Trump's successful campaign with his funds and high profile. Even after his falling out with Trump, his impact on politics could only be just beginning.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Brussels veteran and left-wing Israel critic launch bids for Irish presidency
Prime Minister MicheΓ‘l Martin and opposition Sinn FΓ©in leader Mary Lou McDonald are also potential contenders, while MMA fighter Conor McGregor likely won't get on the ballot.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Turkish court sentences ErdoΔanβs top rival to almost 2 years in prison
Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Δ°mamoΔlu gets more prison time amid a growing crackdown on Turkey's opposition.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Istanbul mayor Ekrem Δ°mamoΔlu handed fresh jail term for insulting an official
Ekrem Δ°mamoΔlu is already in pre-trial detention on separate charges against him, but has now been given an extra prison sentence.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Francofolies de Spa: Controversy over Franco-Israeli singer and former Eurovision contestant Amir
Belgiumβs music festival Les Francofolies de Spa kicks off this week and is under pressure to cancel the performance of Franco-Israeli singer Amir. Three acts have already walked away from their festival slots - with one citing Amirβs presence in events βorganised in support of the Israeli army.β
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Commission proposes EU budget of β¬1.816 trillion
Plan represents an increase from 1.1 percent to 1.15 percent of the blocβs gross national income β but the European Parliament is already up in arms.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Rival leaders of divided Cyprus seek progress on future amid various challenges
Republic of Cyprus' Deputy Government Spokesman Yannis Antoniou told Euronews the aim was a "comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem".
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Von der Leyen unveils hugely increased 'strategic' β¬2 trillion EU budget
The new budget will be more flexible to cope with unforeseen crises.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Europol-led operation takes down pro-Russian cybercrime network
The operation targeted a pro-Russia group that is believed to have attacked several municipalities and organisations linked to a NATO summit.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine
A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:How are poverty levels around the EU as the French rate hits a 30-year high?
In the past three years, at least 11 EU countries have seen an increase in poverty levels. Women and young adults are more likely to face poverty or social exclusion.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Trump administration is pushing for psychedelic therapy. Will it help or hamper the field?
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said he wants psychedelic therapies approved within a year, surprising even the staunchest supporters of the drugs.
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